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AGENDA
EQUITY COMMISSION
5:30 PM - Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
Please note this regular meeting of the Renton Equity Commission is being offered as a
hybrid meeting and can be attended in person in the Council Chambers (Renton City Hall, 7th
floor, 1055 South Grady Way, Renton, 98057), or remotely via Zoom.
For those wishing to attend virtually: Please (1) follow this link or copy/paste into a browser:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85813417685?pwd=0NzKOfLdPFZTNnO22FyHG2E7kHzufR.1; (2)
call in to the Zoom meeting by dialing 253-215-8782 and entering meeting ID 858 1341 7685
and passcode 863641; or (3) call 425-430-6546 on the day of the meeting to request an invite
with a link to the meeting.
Public Comment is permitted in person, virtually via the Zoom link above, or may also be
submitted in writing to hlmiller@rentonwa.gov before 4:00 p.m. on the day of the meeting.
Those providing audience comment will be limited to three minutes each unless an exception
is granted by the commission. Attendees will be muted and not audible to the commission
except during times they are designated to speak.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. MAYOR COMMENTS
4. STAFF COMMENTS
5. AUDIENCE COMMENT
Those wishing to address the Equity Commission will be called upon. Each speaker
is allowed three (3) minutes.
6. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approval of May 13, 2025, meeting minutes
Hannah Miller, ESD Administrative Assistant
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7. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
a) Legislative Session Recap
Eric Perry, Government Affairs Manager
8. NEW BUSINESS
a) Parks, Recreation, and Open Space (PROS) Plan Engagement
Maryjane Van Cleave, Parks and Recreation Administrator
Jason Lederer, Parks Planning Manager
9. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
10. COMMITTEE CHAIR COMMENTS
11. ADJOURNMENT
Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon
request.
For more information please email: HLMiller@rentonwa.gov
MEMBERS
Ali Cohen, Chair Cassandra Baddeley Camila Lagow
Manami Imaoka, Vice
Chair Daniel Helmer Yanjie Lu
Jayne Ahrens Youth Member -
Gabriel Jones Hemant Tanwar
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May 13, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MINUTES
EQUITY COMMISSION
5:30 PM - Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Council Chambers, 7th Floor, City Hall – 1055 S. Grady Way
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
Commissioners present:
Cassandra Baddeley
Daniel Helmer
Manami Imaoka
Gabriel Jones
Hemant Tanwar
Commissioners attending virtually:
Jayne Ahrens
Ali Cohen
Camila Lagow
Yanjie Lu
Staff attending:
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Hannah Miller, ESD Administrative Assistant
Patrice Kent, Senior Assistant City Attorney (virtual)
ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
Commissioner Imaoka nominated Commissioner Baddeley for Chair. Commissioner
Baddeley declined the nomination.
Commissioner Baddeley nominated Commissioner Imaoka for Chair. Commissioner
Imaoka declined the nomination.
Commissioner Ahrens nominated Commissioner Cohen for Chair. Commissioner
Cohen accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations and no objections.
Commissioner Cohen is appointed as Chair.
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May 13, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Commissioner Jones nominated Commissioner Imaoka for Vice Chair. Commissioner
Imaoka accepted the nomination. There were no other nominations and no objections.
Commissioner Imaoka is appointed as Vice Chair.
STAFF COMMENTS
Hannah Miller shared that Mayor Pavone has invited all board, commission, and
committee groups to participate in the Renton River Days parade. We will discuss
interest in participation at the June meeting.
DCAO Kristi Rowland shared that she would be presenting an update on the Equity
Commission at Committee of the Whole on Monday, May 19 at 6:00 p.m.
Commissioners are welcome to join if able, and materials will be provided after.
AUDIENCE COMMENT
Those wishing to address the Equity Commission will be called upon. Each speaker
is allowed three (3) minutes.
CONSENT AGENDA
Approval of October 8, 2024, meeting minutes
Hannah Miller, ESD Administrative Assistant
MOVED BY JONES, SECONDED BY BADDELEY TO APPROVE THE OCTOBER
8, 2024, MEETING MINUTES.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
Approval of 2025 Equity Commission meeting calendar
MOVED BY JONES, SECONDED BY BADDELEY TO APPROVE THE 2025 MEETING
CALENDAR. CARRIED
2025 Work Plan
Kristi Rowland, Deputy Chief Administrative Officer
Commissioners suggested additional topics of interest including an update on the FD
cares program, mental health outreach update from RPD, community surveys and how
we overlap with other agencies, new website/social media update, engagement at
events like Renton River Days, community emergency response, and emergency
preparedness for individuals with disabilities.
MOVED BY JONES, SECONDED BY TANWAR TO APPROVE THE WORK PLAN
WITH COMMISSIONER ADDITIONS. CARRIED
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May 13, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS
Commissioner Jones shared that he is excited for the Commission to resume
meetings, and also wished everyone a happy Asian American, Native Hawaiian,
Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Commissioner Baddeley shared that there have been recent meetings between
teachers and youth about representation in their classrooms and schools.
Commissioner Tanwar shared that he is working with a community service program
for youth which is running a community garden with rental plots at a church in the
Highlands. The garden is run by students and food is donated to area shelters, and he
would like to see expansion of this idea in the city.
Commissioner Imaoka shared that she was happy to be approached to assist in the
planning of the AANHPI Heritage Month reception. She also shared that she works at
a school in nearby Skyway and often talks with coworkers about how Renton listens
and helps.
Commissioner Helmer shared that he appreciates the opportunity to join and learn
about the Commission. He has lived in Renton for 28 years and thinks Renton is a
great community. He believes change comes from the top and appreciates the
opportunity to join and help create change.
ADJOURNMENT
MOVED BY JONES, SECONDED BY TANWAR TO ADJOURN THE MEETING.
Meeting was adjourned at 6:32 p.m.
Hearing assistance devices for use in the Council Chambers are available upon
request.
For more information please email: HLMiller@rentonwa.gov
MEMBERS
Ali Cohen, Chair Cassandra Baddeley Camila Lagow
Manami Imaoka, Vice
Chair Daniel Helmer Yanjie Lu
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May 13, 2025 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
Jayne Ahrens Youth Member -
Gabriel Jones Hemant Tanwar
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2025 Washington
Legislative Session
EQUITY COMMISSION –JUNE 10, 2025
ERIC PERRY, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER
Post-Session Update
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Overview
Legislative Review
Governor Bob Ferguson (D)
Newly elected in 2024
House of Representatives (98 total members)
59 Democrats (+1 from 2024)
39 Republicans (-1 from 2024)
Senate (49 total members)
30 Democrats (+1 from 2024)
19 Republicans (-1 from 2024)
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Overview
Renton Representation
11th District
Representative Steve Bergquist
Representative David Hackney
Senator Bob Hasegawa
5th District
Representative Lisa Callan
Representative Zach Hall*
Senator Victoria Hunt*
11th LD
5th LD
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2025 Legislative Session
Overview
105-day budget session
Began Monday, January 13
Ended Sunday, April 27
Three biennial budgets
Operating
Capital
Transportation
2,387 bills filed
431 bills passed
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2025 Session Review
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2025 City of Renton Legislative Agenda
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Renton’s Legislative Priorities
Behavioral
Health
Human
Services
Public SafetyTransportation
and Regional
Connectivity
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Other Policy Focuses
Budget and Fiscal Sustainability
Transportation, Utilities, and Infrastructure
Public Safety & Criminal Justice
Homelessness and Behavioral Health
Human Services
Housing and Economic Development
Parks, Recreation, and Trail Connectivity
Environmental Sustainability
Local Government AG
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2025-2027 Biennial Budgets
Overview
Three biennial budgets
Operating
Capital
Transportation
Economic Environment:
Budget shortfalls, negative revenue forecasts,
high interest rates, inflationary pressure, and
federal funding uncertainty
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Washington’s Three Biennial Budgets
Operating
$77.8 billion
Initial 4-year $15 billion shortfall
Includes:
$4.3 billion in new taxes
$2.7 billion in cuts to service
Billions in spending on new programs and services
Transportation
$15.5 billion
Initial 6-year $8 billion shortfall
Includes:
$3.2 billion in new gas tax revenue (+ $0.06)
~$6.5 billion for road improvements, maintenance, and preservation
$1.1 billion for fish barrier removals
Capital
$7.5 billion
Includes:
$605 million for the Housing Trust Fund (HTF)
$125 million for grant programs funding local clean energy and climate resilience/mitigation projects
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2025-2027 Biennial Budgets
Renton Specific
Legacy Square Funding
$1.5 million
I-405 Renton to Bellevue Widening Project
SR 167 Corridor Improvements and
Implementation Plan
N. 8th Street Direct Access Ramp Practical
Solutions
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Behavioral Health
Funding for local co-response
services
Access to mental health and
substance use disorder
services
Children in Crisis Ombudsman
Medicaid access AG
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Public Safety
Public safety sales tax
Public safety grant program
Public defense funding
Speed-limiting technology for
certain drivers
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Transportation and Regional
Connectivity
Increased transportation
resources via SB 5801
“Shared streets” designation
Funding for “Safe Routes to
School”
Pedestrian and bike safety
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Human Services
Funding for the Washington
Office of Refugee and
Immigrant Assistance
Funding for city alternative
response teams
Public safety grant program
Can be used for co-responders
and behavioral health
personnel
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Other Large Items
Housing and Land Use
Transit Oriented Development (TOD) zoning
Parking requirements
Building conversions
Childcare centers zoning
Diaper changing stations in public restrooms
Environmental Sustainability
WRAP Act (Producer Responsibility)
Labor Relations
Paid Family & Medical
Leave (PFMLA)
UI benefits for striking
workers
General Government
Planning for pet sheltering
during an emergency
Libation Zones
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Looking Ahead
The 2026 Landscape
Federal uncertainty
Funding and policy decisions
Economic uncertainty
Fiscal restraint
Revenue disagreements
Resource constraints
Elections
Initiatives and referendums
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Thank you!
ERIC PERRY, GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS MANAGER
EPERRY@RENTONWA.GOV
Questions?
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